Bristol, CT

Census Place

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2021 Population

60,733

1.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.2

0.741% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.91%

12.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$73,604

7.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,400

4.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bristol, CT had a population of 60.7k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $73,604. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bristol, CT grew from 60,039 to 60,733, a 1.16% increase and its median household income grew from $68,485 to $73,604, a 7.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.36%), Other (Hispanic) (5.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.19%).

None of the households in Bristol, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Bristol, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol, CT are Bristol Technical Education Center (71 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bristol, CT was $207,400, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Bristol, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bristol, CT is home to a population of 60.7k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.17% of Bristol, CT residents were born outside of the country (4.96k people).

In 2021, there were 9.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.6k people) in Bristol, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.41k White (Hispanic) and 3.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Bristol, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol, CT was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bristol, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.6k ± 1.58k
White (Hispanic)
4.41k ± 895
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.26k ± 682

17.4%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

17.4% of the people in Bristol, CT are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bristol, CT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.96k people

8.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.18k people

As of 2021, 8.17% of Bristol, CT residents (4.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol, CT was 8.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bristol, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
984 ± 229
Gulf War (2001-)
433 ± 173
Gulf War (1990s)
392 ± 178

Bristol, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bristol, CT employs 32.4k people. The largest industries in Bristol, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,339 people), Manufacturing (4,141 people), and Retail Trade (4,018 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($107,800), Information ($73,036), and Public Administration ($72,956).

Employment

Occupations

32.4k

2021 Value

± 1,506

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol, CT grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 31.7k employees to 32.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,011 people), Management Occupations (3,125 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,068 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.4k

2021 Value

± 1,506

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol, CT grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 31.7k employees to 32.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,339 people), Manufacturing (4,141 people), and Retail Trade (4,018 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol, CT, though some of these residents may live in Bristol, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,376

Median earning men ± $2,015

$42,658

Median earning women ± $2,620

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,984), Public Administration ($75,375), and Information ($71,364).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($85,588), Public Administration ($63,241), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,553).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bristol, CT awarded 71 degrees. The student population of Bristol, CT in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 68 male students and 9 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol, CT are White (61 and 85.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 7.04%), Black or African American (3 and 4.23%), and Asian (1 and 1.41%).

The largest universities in Bristol, CT by number of degrees awarded are Bristol Technical Education Center (71 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bristol, CT are HVAC Maintenance (29 and 40.8%), Welding Technology (14 and 19.7%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (11 and 15.5%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol, CT was $207,400 in 2021, which is 0.847 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,600 to $207,400, a 4.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol, CT is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bristol, CT have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bristol, CT is $73,604. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Bristol, CT was Census Tract 4054.01 with a value of $102,500, followed by Census Tract 4060.02 and Census Tract 4056, with respective values of $99,281 and $85,893.

Property

$207,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,817

$15,726

Median Property Taxes

±$758

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bristol, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2021

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64% of the housing units in Bristol, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4054.01
Census Tract 4060.02
Census Tract 4056

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bristol, CT was Census Tract 4054.01 with a value of $102,500, followed by Census Tract 4060.02 and Census Tract 4056, with respective values of $99,281 and $85,893.

The following map shows all of the places in Bristol, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,604

Median Household Income

± $4,576

24.6k

Number of Households

± 1,230

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.6k households in Bristol, CT grew to $73,604 from the previous year's value of $68,485.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (9.98%)
Worked At Home (6.9%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Bristol, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.98%) and those who worked at home (6.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol, CT have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Bristol, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bristol, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bristol, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol, CT (5.35k out of 60.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Bristol, CT has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.437% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see 1039 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1031 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,039 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hartford County, CT

Primary care physicians in Hartford County, CT see an average of 1,039 patients per year. This represents a 0.776% increase from the previous year (1,031 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hartford County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.86%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.437%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol, CT grew by 9.33% from 3.53% to 3.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.